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“Bionic cervix” brings baby joy for couple after seven years of trying
By Kimberley Smith on 04/08/2010 14:43:44
Simple operation helps multiple miscarriage sufferer carry healthy baby
A simple operation, little-known in the UK, may offer hope to women prone to miscarriage. The “transabdominal cerclage” operation reinforces the top of the cervix, making it strong enough to hold a baby.The operation succeeded for Janett Walker, who gave birth to a healthy baby g...
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IVF treatment for older women needs “greater freedom”
By Kimberley Smith on 12/01/2012 15:56:51
Risk of using two embryos in IVF is outweighed by higher chance of success, say experts
taking. But due to the risk of multiple births this created, clinics were told to implant only one egg.However, in the largest review of IVF success rates, experts found that for women over 40, it was a risk worth taking. More embryos were found
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Cute video of quadruplets giggling in unison
By Kimberley Smith on 04/10/2011 14:13:25
But we bet it's not so funny when they're all crying at the same time!
This week we've fallen in love with these four gigling babies. The lucky mum is surrounded by her happy, laughing quadruplets, all enjoying their five minutes of fame.But can you imagine when they're all crying at the same time...?!Watch more...Babies find the oddest thing funny....
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Super magnified sperm increases conception chances
By Kimberley Smith on 11/11/2010 14:32:06
“Giant” sperm could help IVF experts pick the healthiest specimens to use in fertility treatment
if there are any problems with the sperm.The clearer image of the sperm allows doctors to check the shape of the sperm “head”. This is usually a marker of the health of the sperm as those with oddly shaped or multiple heads are damaged. They may also contain
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Drug that reduces risk of premature birth approved in US
By Kimberley Smith on 08/02/2011 13:25:01
Prevention of premature birth given a boost as US approves drug to help reduce the chances of at-risk mums going into labour early
between weeks 16 and 37 of pregnancy, early trials suggest Makena helps prevent premature birth in cases where women have given birth early in previous pregnancies. It is not currently recommended for multiples or for women with other risk factors
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‘Caesareans by choice should be every woman’s right’
By Kimberley Smith on 27/06/2011 13:27:04
As Victoria Beckham’s pre-booked labour date approaches, the debate over elective caesareans kicks off again
of delivery comes with the lowest risk.With Victoria Beckham’s planned caesarean for her fourth child reportedly set to take place on July 4th, the issue is in the spotlight again and some experts have suggested multiple caesareans put mums’ lives at risk
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Common pregnancy worries
By Kimberley Smith on 22/11/2011 12:09:10
Being pregnant is wonderful, but many mums-to-be can’t help worry about the health of their unborn baby, and how what's going on outside could affect the bump
-eclampsia if you are obese, over 40, are pregnant with multiples, have high blood pressure or other conditions connected with pre-eclampsia.Will I get diabetes?Gestational diabetes only affects 1-3% of all pregnancies. In most cases, it goes away after birth. You
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